新颖

xīn yǐng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. lit. new bud
2. fig. new and original

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 独特 dú tè 独特 dú tè unique; distinctive 新颖强调新意，独特强调与众不同: unique; distinctive

Usage notes

Common mistakes

新颖只形容事物，不能形容人。例如，不说“他是一个新颖的人”，应该说“他的想法很新颖”。

Example Sentences

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这个设计非常 新颖 。

This design is very novel.

这部电影的题材很 新颖 。

The subject matter of this movie is very novel.

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Child Words of 新颖

• 新 新 xīn: new
• 颖 颖 yǐng: head of grain